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New Build approval rate in Blaby

Blaby approved 77.8% of new build applications, based on 144 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

77.8%
new build approval rate
144
New Build decisions
112
Approved
32
Refused
92.1%
Blaby overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Blaby average (92.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Blaby

New Build (144 decided)
77.8%
Blaby all applications (2,229 decided)
92.1%

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Other project types in Blaby

Rear Extension (953 decided)
98.3%
Side Extension (676 decided)
98.5%
Garage / Parking (517 decided)
92.1%
Front Extension (260 decided)
98.1%
Wraparound Extension (188 decided)
100.0%
Outbuilding (162 decided)
90.7%
Extension (General) (143 decided)
94.4%
Dormer (124 decided)
93.5%
78.2%
Conservatory (78 decided)
97.4%
Loft Conversion (63 decided)
93.7%
Annex (54 decided)
90.7%
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